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Every book Glenn Beck recommended on podcasts
Glenn Beck participates in political and historical discussions on platforms like The Rubin Report, where he analyzes ideological trends, historical parallels, and the future of governance. Throughout his podcast appearances, Beck places significant emphasis on historical literature that serves as a warning to contemporary society. Most notably, he strongly recommends Sebastian Haffner's Defying Hitler, praising it as the definitive historical explanation of the events in Germany and framing it as an essential cautionary text for the Western world. Beck also delves into foundational economic and philosophical literature, discussing Adam Smith's twin works, The Theory of Moral Sentiments and The Wealth of Nations, to argue that modern capitalism has lost touch with its essential moral foundations. Additionally, he explores the intersection of technology, totalitarianism, and historical atrocity by referencing Edwin Black's IBM and the Holocaust, using it to examine how administrative machinery and corporate surveillance can be weaponized against populations. Beck further utilizes concrete artifacts of history during his interviews, such as discussing a preserved copy of Adolf Hitler's Mein Kampf to distinguish between historical ownership and personal ideology, reinforcing his ongoing commitment to uncovering hidden historical truths and systemic political dangers.
Books recommended by Glenn Beck
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Defying Hitler
Defying Hitler by Sebastian Haffner is a piercing historical memoir that chronicles the rise of Nazism in Germany through the eyes of a young German citizen observing the societal shifts from within.
Recommended“read the book defying Hitler the best best explanation of what happened in Germany ever written by a guy at the time as a warning to the West go”
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IBM and the Holocaust
Discussed“the guy who wrote IBM in the Holocaust I can't remember his name”
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Mein Kampf
Mein Kampf is an autobiographical manifesto by Adolf Hitler outlining his political ideology and future plans for Germany.
Discussed“This is his copy of "Mein Kampf." When he said I'm not a Nazi, you know not only because of what he did, but the pages are perfect.”
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The Theory of Moral Sentiments
The Theory of Moral Sentiments by Adam Smith is a foundational philosophical work exploring human morality, empathy, and social psychology.
Discussed“the first volume is Moral Sentiments”
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The Wealth of Nations
The Wealth of Nations by Adam Smith is a foundational 1776 text examining the nature and causes of the wealth of nations and the mechanics of a free market economy.
Discussed“capitalism has lost the first volume of Adam Smith the second volume is Wealth of Nations”
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Books Glenn Beck wrote
Appearances
| Episode | Podcast | Date | Books |
|---|---|---|---|
| Correcting Myths of History: What You Aren't Taught in School | Glenn Beck Interview | The Rubin Report | 2020-11-15 | 1 |
| Glenn Beck on Midterm Elections and the Future of Politics | The Rubin Report | 2018-10-17 | 8 |
Other mentions (1: passing, ad reads, own books)
“This is a copy of "Mein Kampf" all in lambskin, given by Hitler himself. And if you see the book plate.”